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Debates and debating

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Adelphic Society records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 206
Abstract

The Adelphic Society was the younger of the two literary societies that flourished on the Augustana College campus during the early decades of its existence. The Adelphic Society was organized by the students in the fall of 1882, its first meeting taking place 14 October 1882. The Adelphic Society records, 1882-1929 and undated, contains organizational papers, financial records, publications, and other papers.

Dates: 1882-1929 and undated

Collection of Augustana College debate societies records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 267
Abstract

This collection contains over one hundred years of documents from Augustana College’s numerous debate organizations dating back to 1889. Contained in this collection are minutes, secretaries’ books, club constitutions, executive committee notes, correspondences, financial records, annual reports, programs and tickets, printed matter, trophies, and plaques dating from 1889 until 1991.

Dates: circa 1889-1991

The Lyceum records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 208
Abstract

The Lyceum was formed by two rival literary groups at Augustana College, the Adelphic and Phrenokosmian societies, in order to create a lecture and concert series. The first recorded minutes of the Board of the Lyceum of Augustana College and Theological Seminary date from 1892, but there is evidence that the group existed as early as 1890. The Lyceum records, 1892-1931 and undated, has been arranged into three series: Lyceum general body; Lyceum Board of Directors; and ephemera.

Dates: 1892-1931 and undated

Phrenokosmian Society records

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 214
Abstract The Phrenokosmian Society is one of Augustana College's oldest student organizations. According to their constitution, the object of the Phrenokosmian Society was to "promote a Christian life, literary improvement, and intellectual development in general among its members." The Society met weekly for debates, declamations, addresses and discussions. The Phrenokosmian Society records, 1860-1924, has been arranged into six series: Constitution, Bylaws, and letters of certification; Financial...
Dates: 1860-1924